Foraging Spades
Below is what I've collected on various small or folding shovels usable on a foraging trip.
- The NATO approved folding spade. Was made by Fiskars in Finland. Now distributed by Gerbers. Highly engineered combination of nylon and steel creates a light and strong spade. Nylon sheath included. Weight: Spade: 2 lb 4 oz, Sheath: 3 oz. At Amazon.
- The Spetsnaz Shovel by Cold Steel is modeled after the original Soviet Spetsnaz shovel. Wildman Steve Brill carries this in the optional leather sheath when he gives his foraging tours. Weight: Spade: 1 lb 10.5 oz, Sheath (without belt): 6.5 oz. At Amazon.
- Glock Entrenching Tool with Saw and Pouch. At Amazon.